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Compare bus, train, and flight for Perth to Birmingham
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Perth to Birmingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $58 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 18m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $58, while a flight costs an average of $311.
Distance: 277 miles (446 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight |
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$58 Average price Cheapest | $246 Average price | $311 Average price |
8h 39m Average total duration 8h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 20m Average total duration 5h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 18m Average total duration Fastest 2h 18m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* |
0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.3 - 2.7kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Perth to Birmingham
Compare the available ways to get from Perth to Birmingham, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Perth to Birmingham:
A bus is $189 (€158) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Perth to Birmingham costing on average $246 (€207).
A bus is $254 (€213) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Perth to Birmingham costing on average $311 (€261).
Other travel options to Birmingham take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 20m.
Bus takes on average 8h 39m.
Travel optionsfrom Perth to Birmingham
How to get from Perth to Birmingham by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Perth to Birmingham is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

8:05 PM 8h40 Perth 4:45 AM Birmingham $55 1 One-way 0 transfers
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8:05 PM 8h40 Perth 4:45 AM Birmingham $55 1 One-way 0 transfers
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8:05 PM 8h40 Perth 4:45 AM Birmingham $55 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Perth to Birmingham:
A bus is $189 (€158) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Perth to Birmingham costing on average $246 (€207).
A bus is $254 (€213) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Perth to Birmingham costing on average $311 (€261).
Other travel options to Birmingham take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 20m.
Bus takes on average 8h 39m.
- Around 6 flights per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
- Around 2 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Perth and Birmingham as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Perth, Broxden Park and Ride and arrive in Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway.
- Trains mostly depart from Perth station (PTH) and arrive in Birmingham New Street (BHM).
- Flights mostly depart from Edinburgh Airport and arrive in Birmingham International Airport.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway, Lumo to go to Birmingham by train.
- Travel with easyJet, Lufthansa, Brussels Airlines, Helvetic Airways to go to Birmingham by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Birmingham by bus.
- 4 direct flights per day with easyJet.
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